A man, 24, who ran away from the area after the crash is in police custody and is pending charges, officials report.

Preliminary investigations show that Sharon Underwood, 51, was traveling northbound on Telegraph Road and was forced into the median by two other cars -- one driven by the man in custody -- driving in the same direction.

One of Underwood's Facebook friends wrote, "My heart is so heavy. It's always the good ones and the people you least expect." Underwood, who is described by friends as having a beautiful singing voice, is a mother of two children.

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Underwood's vehicle hit a tree after losing control. She was pulled from the car, but was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. The Oakland County Medical Examiner's Office confirms she died of multiple injuries sustained in the accident.

Officers working on the case say alcohol is not believed to have been a factor in this crash. However, investigators are "still looking for other substances" in the Detroit man's blood, said Sgt. Brian Basset.

"There won't be a quick turnaround on that," said Basset, noting the toxicology process of a blood draw takes a considerable amount of time.

There was no indication that the accident was caused intentionally by any type of road rage.

"It was just a tragic accident that we're still investigating," Basset said.

CBS Detroit reports a witness estimated the man's vehicle was traveling well above the posted 45 mph speed limit, between 60 and 70 mph, adding that Telegraph Road was closed for nearly two hours while debris was being cleared, and reopened around 11 a.m.

The man who was arrested after he fled the scene is suspected of causing the accident has yet to be arraigned, said Basset.

County medical investigators say there are no funeral plans for the woman as of yet.

Anyone with information about this accident is asked to call the Southfield Police Department at 248-796-5500.

Staff writers contributed to this report. Contact staff writer John Turk at 248-745-4613 or john.turk@oakpress.com.